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Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our guide to Cordova, AK
Pack your bags for wildlife viewing and wilderness adventure.
December 2, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Culture
PDXtoday’s 2022 Instagram wrapped
Take a look at our four most-liked posts from the past year
December 2, 2022
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Ben McBee
A waterfall plunges over the edge of a cliff surrounded by wintry conditions and snow
Travel and Outdoors
Winter Festival at Silver Falls State Park
Enjoy seasonal crafts, guided hikes, and nature education, plus take home a commemorative ornament.
November 30, 2022
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Ben McBee
A giant smiley face design is revealed in a forest thanks to varying deciduous and evergreen trees
Travel and Outdoors
Where to find Hampton Lumber’s tree smiley face
It causes quite the double take when you’re driving in the fall and winter
November 21, 2022
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Ben McBee
Gothic-style arches support a tall bridge above a lush park with a willow tree at the center.
Travel and Outdoors
Crews cut down Cathedral Park’s famous willow tree
The tree fell onto power lines during a recent windstorm.
November 15, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A dog and a woman wearing winter clothes sit on a fallen tree in front of a lighthouse by the Columbia River
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Warrior Rock Lighthouse Point
When mild winter weather and weekends (or weekdays) align, this meandering Sauvie Island trail offers the chance to fill your lungs with brisk air and see Mount St. Helens
November 13, 2022
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Ben McBee
Penguins outlined with twinkle lights leap through blue twinkle lights depicting water at night.
Travel and Outdoors
ZooLights returns to the Oregon Zoo this holiday season
Explore the magic of the animal kingdom while the zoo’s real residents rest.
November 9, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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Travel and Outdoors
Get 2-for-1 access to the Portland Japanese and Lan Su Chinese gardens this month
See the fall colors while taking a peaceful stroll.
November 8, 2022
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Ashlea Hearn
An aerial view looking down at two peoples' feet as they stand on teal-colored carpet with multi-colored designs.
Culture
The lowdown on Portland International Airport’s famous carpet
Gone for good... or is it?
November 3, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A silver aerial tram car heads uphill with skyscrapers and Mount Hood in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Trek Portland’s 4T Trail
Explore the city by three different forms of public transportation — plus your feet.
October 31, 2022
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Ben McBee
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A person tips a wine bottle with a white label and a heart emblem into a glass held by someone else as other people watch. A rainbow Pride flag is behind them.
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Queer Wine Fest to bring artist showcase, 15 wineries with LGBTQ+ leadership to Willamette Valley
The event at Remy Wines is billed as the world’s first queer wine fest.
June 5, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Explore Portland’s ‘hidden’ stair walks step by step
Public stairways connect neighborhood streets across the City of Roses, offering views and a free alternative to gym exercise.
June 5, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A handful of blueberries and strawberries.
Food
U-pick berry farms in the Portland area
Summer is ripe for the picking at these local farms where you can gather your own berries to eat fresh, freeze, or use in recipes.
June 5, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A historic photo shows Portland's Memorial Coliseum during construction. The structure's roof sits atop four massive pillars.
City
Portland decades: the 1960s
Iconic buildings and cultural institutions coupled with civil unrest transformed the fabric of the city forever.
June 4, 2024
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La Familia Cider owners Jose and Shani Gonzalez (right) pose with their four children (left) in front of their Salem cider house.
Food
La Familia Cider brings its aguas frescas-inspired beverages to Portland
The Salem-based business will open its second location in the former Portland Cider House space on Southeast Hawthorne Street.
June 4, 2024
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Ben McBee
A honeybee on a cluster of star-shaped pale pink flowers.
Travel and Outdoors
Native plants to add to your Portland garden
Incorporating native plants into the urban garden is a win-win for pollinators, the environment, and the gardener.
June 3, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
An open pizza box containing a square-shaped pizza with vegan mozzarella and fresh greens.
Food
Eating green: Your guide to the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Portland
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of the Rose City.
June 3, 2024
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Ben McBee
People pose along Portland's Eastbank Esplanade during the Portland Pride Run.
Events
Pride is a summer-long celebration in Portland
From concerts to parades, Pride brings three months of festivities to Portland in 2024.
June 3, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Several people mill about a community garden featuring raised garden beds overflowing with plants and produce.
Food
Eat a chef-prepared meal, nurture food equity this summer with Growing Gardens
The three-part dinner series will raise support and money for the nonprofit’s efforts to improve community access to fresh food.
May 30, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Father’s Day Gift Guide: Presents for the father figure in your life
Our Father’s Day Gift Guide will help you find the perfect gift this year.
May 30, 2024
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